(Based on the vivid imagery in Alan Watts' book Myth and Ritual in Christianity. Another in the ancient Welsh form englyn penfyr, and a companion, of sorts, to First Light. The Tenebrae Candle is the VERY last candle to remain lit during the ancient Midnight Matins service.)
Eve before an easter morn - on this night,
Minds contrite; by sadness torn,
We kneel and pray, hearts careworn.
Eve before an easter morn - one last light,
Candle bright, may seem to mourn
Like an empty life outworn.
Eve before an easter morn - but this light,
Ever right and never lorn,
Is a sign of God reborn.